PRYOR — A Rose man charged with several violent offenses has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in a 2008 crime.

Robert Lee Thompson, 38, has been in custody since the crime occurred. He was charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, shooting with intent to kill, robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm. All of the charges are after the conviction of a felony.

On Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, Locust Grove resident Gorgonio “Pedro” Trujillo Fuentes observed a man in a white pickup trespassing on his private property.

According to the probable cause affidavit, Fuentes went outside and observed the truck turning. It stopped next to him.

“Fuentes explained that he made Thompson aware that this was private property and that he should leave,” the affidavit read. “Thompson told (Fuentes) that God had told him that he could have the property.”

According to the afffidavit, Thompson became angry and threatened the property owner with an arrow, raising it to stab the man. He fired at Fuentes with his bow and arrow.

Fuentes ran away with Thompson chasing him, but was able to get away. Thompson then allegedly grabbed a weapon from the truck and began firing.

“He heard Thompson fire four gunshots,” the document said. Fuentes said he called 911 during this time from his cell phone and that the dispatcher heard some of the gunshots.

Thompson fled the scene, law enforcement arrived and a manhunt ensued, investigators say.

Mayes County Sheriff’s Investigator Chuck Ward remembers the incident well.

“I received a report of a shooting,” Ward said. “They were giving me updates on the situation as I drove to the location.”

After Thompson fled, driving into the woods, his truck became stuck, according to Ward.

“A hunter who had a lease on the property stopped to assist Thompson and was taken hostage,” Ward said.

According to the affidavit, Thompson threatened the hunter with his gun and stole the 4-wheeler the hunter had been driving.

A helicopter from Grand River Dam Authority was used to search for Thompson. It spotted Thompson and the hunter from the air.

“He fired several arrows at the helicopter,” Ward said. When Thompson left the hunter and returned to his truck, the hunter escaped and was picked up by the chopper, according to the affidavit.

Thompson allegedly drove the 4-wheeler to the edge of the road across from a smoke shop on Highway 82. Two women at the shop saw Thompson on the 4-wheeler.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Buddy Lambert arrived at the smoke shop, searching for Thompson.

“He (Lambert) saw the suspect near the corner of the fence near a 4-wheeler,” the affidavit said. Lambert watched Thompson raise a gun and begin to fire at the patrol car.

“He shot Lambert’s car several times,” Ward said.

Troopers and other law enforcement eventually engaged Thompson who was firing at the officers.

“Thompson was shot twice in the midsection,” Ward said.

He was taken to a hospital for his wounds and released to the Mayes County Jail.

In the nearly two years since the incident, Thompson has had several court appearances.

He was bound over for trial and pledrd not guilty in July 2009.

In January 2010, Thompson was committed to the Department of Mental Health and after reviewing the reports the court ruled that he was not competent to stand trial. All criminal proceedings were halted.

In May 2010, Thompson was reviewed again and found competent to stand trial. Thompson entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.

Represented by Tahlequah Attorney Donn Baker, Thompson appeared in the courtroom of Judge Terry McBride Monday. The case was continued to Dec. 22, at 1:30 p.m.

In addition, Thompson has 14 outstanding warrants from Cherokee County on charges ranging from a traffic ticket to assault and battery on a police officer. Reasons range from failure to pay fines to violation of probation terms from previous convictions.